3.4.2 corporate culture Flashcards
1
Q
what is a corporate culture?
A
The culture of an organization that includes traditions, rituals and attitudes that make a business run.
2
Q
what is a strong corporate culture?
A
This is a culture which is deeply embedded into the business.
- Sense of identity and belonging
- commitment to employees
3
Q
what are Charles handy model cultures.
A
- Power culture
- task culture
- role culture
- person culture
4
Q
describe power ad task culture?
A
- power, a few people or one person that runs and drives an organization.
- task culture, employees associate with a task. new groups always formed and new culture always made.
5
Q
Describe role and person culture?
A
Role culture- people associate with a team or function, cultures may differ across functions
person culture- employees have a great deal of independence and don’t affiliate with a specific group.
6
Q
What are some reasons for changing culture?
A
new leader
- corporate objectives
- customer needs
